Category Archives: Thesis Project

Graduation: closing out my thesis

Posted on May 22, 2008 by Christopher Wink

Here just outside of the Liacouras Center, I stand with Assistant Dean Joseph McLaughlin, who has presided as adviser over this thesis project since last spring. Today I graduated from Temple University and, unsurprisingly, he was there to congratulate me. … Continue reading →

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How the Republican Party chooses a candidate to support in Philadelphia

Posted on May 8, 2008 by Christopher Wink

Michael Meehan is a powerful guy in the city’s Republican Party – for whatever that means. But it occurred to me that that isn’t always explained why. One doesn’t need Meehan’s permission to run, of course. But this state’s elections, … Continue reading →

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Temple University Research Forum

Posted on April 10, 2008 by Christopher Wink

This afternoon from 2:40 p.m. to 4 p.m. I served on a panel (that sure looked like what is depicted above, though I was on it) at the Temple University Research Forum, during which I presented some of my findings … Continue reading →

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Honors Thesis: time to focus on Philadelphia

Posted on October 15, 2007 by Christopher Wink

Suddenly October is melting away, and I need to move on this thesis project. After a summer of intellectual wandering, casually Philadelphia-focused reading, broad urban political reading, and comparative city campaign research, I am returning to a focus on Philadelphia.

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Red, White Blue and Black: an honors thesis proposal

Posted on May 31, 2007 by Christopher Wink

Last week I chose a focus for my honors thesis project, Philadelphia’s Republican Party. Since then, I have further extrapolated my focus, though I am sure it will change over the next year. Still, I have also begun reaching out … Continue reading →

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Thesis timeline

Posted on May 24, 2007 by Christopher Wink

I synthesized this very rough timeline for this thesis project. I am meeting with my adviser Joe Mclaughlin tomorrow to discuss it. Thursday, May 24, 2007: Planning Meeting – Meet with Professor Mclaughlin to have timeline approved and seek further … Continue reading →

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This thesis project will involve Philadelphia politics, to be sure

Posted on May 23, 2007 by Christopher Wink

This thesis project is going to be on Philadelphia politics, that much is for sure. I am too interested in this city’s government, local politics and all the excitement that comes with it all. Image courtesy of the Pride of … Continue reading →

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An honors thesis focus: the Philadelphia Republican Party

Posted on May 23, 2007 by Christopher Wink

I had listed a handful of proposals for my honors thesis a few weeks ago. After meeting with Dr. Robin Kolodny, a professor of political science at Temple and a mentor of mine, I have decided to focus on the … Continue reading →

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This site is under construction

Posted on May 18, 2007 by Christopher Wink

Contain your excitement. This blog and Web site will chronicle the honors thesis I am currently writing. I am backdating the work I have done so the entire year can be accurately depicted. That’s a lot of work. Give me … Continue reading →

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Honors thesis: a proposal or several

Posted on May 16, 2007 by Christopher Wink

It is my hope that I begin research for this honors thesis over the coming semester, so that I might be able to accomplish as much as I can efficiently next year, sure to be a hectic one, considering its … Continue reading →

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